County and City Commissioners are taking action against "irresponsible pet owners" after a string of "dangerous dog" attacks, perpetrated mostly by pit bulls. The attacks have resulted in euthanasia of injured animals and even the death of a 2-year-old boy.
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The LaCrosse Fire Department went without a fire engine for the entire month of October before purchasing a new 2012 Pierce Dash engine.
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Since Irma hit Florida last year, its effects continue being felt by Gainesville — the residents, the city and the University of Florida are all still working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and insurance companies.
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Gainesville Fire Rescue hires 17 new firefighters with help from $1.9 million grant.
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UF Health released PulsePoint, an app that notifies first responders, even if they're off duty, of a cardiac arrest that is happening within a quarter mile. The app also contains instructions on how to perform CPR for people have little to no training.
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Alachua County Fire Rescue wants to build a station in Hague on Route 441 near Phoenix Commercial Park.
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Sunday's storm left Whitney Mobile Home Park in worse condition than Hurricane Irma, according to some of the residents.
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Fire safety officials and advocates are working toward funding programs aimed at soon putting smoke alarms in as many as 150 homes across Gainesville.
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Two fires occurred this morning in the Gainesville area, according to the Gainesville Fire rescue. One of the incidents is under investigation, no casualties have been reported.
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Gainesville Fire Rescue is planning to hire a company to add armor to one of its ambulances to protect medical responders and patients during situations involving active shooters.
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